# B.C. Premier David Eby officially announces Oct. 24 snap election

https://mins.news/en/video/69823

- Global News, 2026-09-23 00:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXHT9m5A3Q

> B.C. voters will go to the polls on Oct. 24 in a snap provincial election. Premier David Eby formally announced the vote Tuesday, describing the moment as existential and accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of attacking Canadian workers, targeting businesses and threatening Canada’s sovereignty.

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